…process. “In Missouri we were successful in making changes to nuisance laws by limiting damages, which made a huge difference in the litigation climate.” We have the ability to make…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…
More Women Returning to the Farm in Management Roles
…can be a change for a farm or ranch to have a woman assume a leadership role, there are many advantages to be gained. Bernick quoted Kevin O’Leary, “Mr. Wonderful”…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-14-19
…on the overtime rule and how it might change the way agriculture employers process paid sick leave. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…fallen short. A Department of Labor proposal to “streamline” the system was due in December 2018 but has not materialized. The other major change in 2018 was an Agriculture Department…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…James Comer (R-Ky.) and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.). President Trump will speak during the Convention’s Closing General Session, 11:15-12:45 CST (subject to change). Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
Several regulatory changes will be affecting the cost of labor this year, including new labor laws that pertain to minimum wage, workday and overtime requirements, as well as paid leave…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
…hopes to increase that performance. “We want to look at how changes in the dose of irradiation might affect the performance, changes in the shipping protocol that could change the…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…King noted. There was also a discussion about the overall climate during the press conference, where DWR’s State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson noted that temperatures are a few degrees higher…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed changes to the advertising requirements for farm labor positions. The current rule requires employers to advertise available positions in local print newspapers…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…Agriculture (USDA) “provided legitimate regulatory and substantive concerns” in withdrawing the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Those rules would have made significant changes to the requirements and oversight of the Grain…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…running wind machines. CCM reminded in their release that a two to four-degree change can make all the difference when temperatures are hovering around critical levels. Last weekends temperatures were…
Celebrating New Year’s The “Right” Way?
…to symbolize throwing out the bad of the old year and washing the new year clean. Others gather up loose change, and at midnight, make a wish for prosperity and throw…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…with average prices close to $9,000. Census data also shows that nearly 92 million acres are expected to change hands between 2015 and 2019. Acquiring affordable farmland will remain challenging…